FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
An organization needs to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server to isolate development environments. Which virtualization technology should they use?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Type 1 hypervisor
A Type 1 hypervisor runs directly on hardware and allows multiple VMs with different OSes. It is efficient for server virtualization.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Type 1 hypervisor
Why this is correct
Type 1 hypervisors (e.g., VMware ESXi) run on bare metal, providing strong isolation and performance.
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Containerization
Why it's wrong here
Containers share the host OS, providing less isolation than VMs.
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Dual boot
Why it's wrong here
Dual boot runs only one OS at a time, not simultaneous multiple OSes.
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Type 2 hypervisor
Why it's wrong here
Type 2 hypervisors run on top of an OS; better for personal use, less efficient for servers.
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3 more ways this is tested on FC0-U71
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Variation 1. A company wants to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server to maximize resource utilization. Which technology should they use?
hard- A.Dual booting
- B.Cloud computing
- ✓ C.Virtual machines
- D.Containerization
Why C: Virtualization, via a hypervisor, allows multiple VMs (each with its own OS) to run on one physical host.
Variation 2. An IT administrator is setting up a virtualization server to run multiple operating systems. The server will host critical business applications and requires maximum performance and reliability. Which type of hypervisor should the administrator choose?
hard- A.Hosted hypervisor like VirtualBox
- ✓ B.Type 1 hypervisor, such as VMware ESXi
- C.Containerization platform like Docker
- D.Type 2 hypervisor, such as VMware Workstation
Why B: Type 1 hypervisors run directly on hardware without a host OS, providing better performance and reliability for server workloads.
Variation 3. A technician is setting up a server that will host multiple virtual machines. Which type of hypervisor runs directly on the physical hardware without an underlying operating system?
hard- A.VirtualBox
- B.Hosted hypervisor
- C.Type 2 hypervisor
- ✓ D.Type 1 hypervisor
Why D: A Type 1 hypervisor (bare-metal) runs directly on the hardware, providing better performance and resource allocation for VMs.
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